On 30th b'day, Rihanna pays heartfelt tribute to mom

Washington: Nine-time-Grammy-winner Rihanna celebrated her 30th birthday on Tuesday by paying a heartfelt homage to her mother, Monica Braithwaite. Along with a throwback picture from her childhood, the 'Umbrella' singer wrote an emotional message on social media. "10958 days ago @monica_fenty became a mother for the first time to her only daughter! Today is just as much your birthday as it is mine! I love you mom!," RiRi wrote. "Thank you for carrying me, birthing me, raising me, supporting me, teaching me, and loving me unconditionally! The woman I am today is because of everything that you are! I thank God for perfectly hand picking you to be my mother when He sent my spirit to you! You are the greatest! Thank you!" she added.  

10958 days ago @monica_fenty became a mother for the first time to her only daughter! Today is just as much your birthday as it is mine! I love you mom! Thank you for carrying me, birthing me, raising me, supporting me, teaching me, and loving me unconditionally! The woman I am today is because of everything that you are! I thank God for perfectly hand picking you to be my mother when He sent my spirit to you! You are the greatest! Thank you! #💕

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A string of the pop icon's friends, including Ellen DeGeneres, Ryan Seacrest, Bruno Mars, DJ Khaled, sent her warm birthday wishes.  

Oooohhhh word?!?!? 🍾🍾🍾🍾 I’m playing her whole album in her honor! Happy birthday @rihanna https://t.co/Vu6uRU8iLZ — Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) February 20, 2018

 

Happy b day @rihanna !!!! BLESS UP!! Love you ! https://t.co/ENBO6PgmXp

— DJ KHALED (@djkhaled) February 20, 2018

 

Happy birthday, @Rihanna! I hope it shines bright like a diamond and makes you feel like you’re the only girl in the world. Go on and take a bow. — Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) February 20, 2018